Cross-slab in An Droim Rua

A slab (DG080-017002-) 1.55m × 0.44m (NNE-SSW) and 0.11m thick. It is decorated on both faces. W face: a quartered square design to the top is connected by a double band to a roundel flanked by two D-shaped motifs. The double band then continues to the bottom. E face: Three square panels enclosed and connected by an incised frame. The bottom panel is blank and the top two consist of two similar motifs: a central square with projecting cruciform arms connecting up with an outer band. The cross slab is enclosed by a circular drystone enclosure (DG080-017001-) c. 4m in diameter. It is situated in the centre of the Glencolumbkille valley floor on good pasture land. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Probably dating to the early Christian period, the cross-slab likely served a commemorative or liturgical function, with its iconography reflecting Christian symbolism and possibly local artistic traditions. The D-shaped motifs and roundel may represent early forms of cross design or have ritual significance.